The Boss

A light, suspenseful caper where an ordinary man is swept into a gangster's scheme, blending gentle comedy with mild thrills.

Directed by

Bernard Borderie

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Adventure

Starring

Fernandel, Barbara Laage, Marcel Bozzuffi

Overview

Pursued by a rival gang after a violent robbery, Toni escapes with nearly thirty million francs. On the train to Paris, to avoid arousing suspicion, he has no choice but to threaten an honorable philosophy professor, Justin Mignonnet, with his gun, so that he will carry the loot for him. To make sure he returns the money, he takes his papers and makes him promise to be present at the exchange appointment at the Pigalle Hotel the next day. Completely lost, Mignonnet decides to obey orders, but just as he is about to return the money, a young woman, a member of the enemy gang, comes to collect it.

How it feels

Light, tense, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Crime, deception, identity, power

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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